Isn't this site ugly?
I just thought I'd head off criticism at the pass. Yes, the site's an eyesore. Unfortunately, I can't change the screen colors or the font without knowing HTML. The platform is Movable Type, and even though I have a user's guide, it's a bit opaque for someone who doesn't know anything about programming (which really highlights the necessity of technical writing education such as I offer on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 3).
If anyone knows anything about Movable Type, or wants to offer me some HTML advice, I'm listening.
Comments
Posted by: The Godmother
Posted on: February 12, 2009 08:44 AM
This is incredibly exciting! I think I can help with the movable type...possibly a person who resides place to place for a short period of time....will this help??
Posted by: sweetcakes
Posted on: February 13, 2009 08:01 AM
I can probably make the site look flawless (as I did with uploading your others) but I don't know if I'm in the mood to get rejected again due to someone's impenetrable feminist autonomy.
/sillyface
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Posted on: February 15, 2009 10:33 AM
Just noticed your site on the start.case.edu page..
http://styles.movalog.com/generator/generator.php
might work for you?
Posted by: Liz
Posted on: February 15, 2009 10:37 AM
I found this on start.case.edu, and thought perhaps http://styles.movalog.com/generator/ would have what you are looking for?
Posted by: Erin
Posted on: February 15, 2009 02:18 PM
Thanks for the tip, Liz. That page looks exactly like what I need--now I just need the time to mess with it.
Posted by: dave
Posted on: February 19, 2009 10:38 PM
Our Case blog started off with the same color scheme as yours:
http://blog.case.edu/ccrhd
and only have a couple years of tweaking has it gotten to an 'acceptable' level. Sadly, this is just in time for a facelift ;-)
I have no real suggestions except these:
1. In the MT interface the template files are the ones you want to change.
2. Make a backup copy of each template before making any edits.
3. Make small changes and save after each change. Rebuild the site and view how it looks. Revert back or proceed forward.
Good luck. Warning - tweaking your blog can get addictive.
P.S. the Learning Movabletype site is a valuable resource.
http://www.learningmovabletype.com/